| − | |Popeye is a U.S. Navy sailor who is known for protecting his girlfriend, Olive Oyl, from the infamous philanderer, Bluto (later Brutus in the TV cartoons). | + | |Popeye is a U.S. Navy sailor who is known for protecting his girlfriend, Olive Oyl, from the infamous philanderer, Bluto (later Brutus in the TV cartoons). He also stands up for the little guy and defends them against [[bully|bullies]] who seek to impose their will solely through intimidation and brute force. Also promotes healthy eating through Popeye's consumption of spinach to gain strength and defeat the villains. |